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Men. Distinguished by clean lines and high polish, the sleek, rhythmic power of the new Bedeg motif creates a modern dimension to the classic John Hardy design for men. The back grills of each piece depicts the powerful 'kris' dagger, in Bali, a symbol of great strength and mystical authority. John Hardy's new anchor collection, Bedeg, inspired by the simple, yet exquisite, woven bamboo walls of traditional Balinese architecture. Dedicated to preserving and challenging the techniques of Bali jewelry making, Creative Director and Head Designer, Guy Bedarida and his team of artisans developed a manner to weave lengths of gold and precious metals. The ripples wrapping rings and cuffs mirror not only these traditional Balinese techniques but also the art deco style of Rattan furniture. Check out the new arrivals below or the entire John Hardy Jewelry Collection.

What an exciting Basel this has been so far and it hasn't even begun! Have a look at the latest Gran Tourismo XL GMT from Chopard. This is a beauty. Look how classy it looks in rose gold on the crocodile strap. I love it in steel too! The red accents on the black dial are striking. Nice going Chopard! You make us proud at J.R.Dunn to be an Authorized Chopard Jeweler.

Basel 2008 Watch Fair Update - The Breitling for Bentley GMT Chronometer Chronograph. Well today was press day over at Basel and there were quite a few stunners! This new GMT from Breitling is sure to make a few hearts pound! I love the entire series but my personal favorite is the way it looks in rose gold on the black rubber strap! The red triangular shaped 24 hand is nice touch too! You can be sure our team from J.R.Dunn Jewelers will have the new Breitling GMT on order from the factory tomorrow! Now let's see how long it's gonna take to actually see one in the store. I can tell you one thing for certain, it'll be worth the wait! Inquiries welcome: Give us a call at 954-782-5000. Stay tuned for more Basel 2008 updates!

Roberto Coin's 'I Love You More' Bangles Bracelets are the hot pick for today. I think these are the most romantic pieces Roberto Coin has ever come out with. The bracelets are engraved with the words 'I Love You More' in five different languages. Guys, with a gift like this you'll never be at a loss for words.......literally! To shop for more Italian jewelry designs from Roberto Coin visit www.jrdunn.com

Marco Bicego Blue Topaz Dangle Earrings are my hot pick of the day.These earrings feature beautiful natural blue topaz gemstones suspended by hand-engraved 18k yellow gold and are part of Marco Bicego's Confetti Collection. It's everyday luxury at it's best! Marco Bicego is an Italian jewelry designer who's look is refreshing and versatile. Each of his collections are wonderfully distinct with all kinds of natural gemstones scattered among gold spheres of different shapes and textures. For more Marco Bicego shop online at www.jrdunn.com. Happy Shopping!

I can't believe it's that time again! Buying this year at the Vegas show is going to be a lot of fun! It seems the looks of the 60's are back with gold hitting the spotlight in a major way. Gone are the days of the diminutive styles of the 90's and enter giant gold hoops and ethnic inspired gold jewelry with interesting finishes! This will be fun. First stop will be the Couture Show where we will visit designer jewelers such as John Hardy, Roberto Coin, Mikimoto, Marco Bicego and many more. Next Mom and I will be will be off to hit the Italian Pavilion to check out the latest jewelry from Italy. And this will only be the beginning because the show is absolutely huge! Did I mention we are going to have one heck of a crew going this year? Accompanying us at the 2007 JCK Jewelry Show will be my Father, our award-winning designer, Robert Pelliccia, our GM, our Marketing and Merchandising Coordinator, our watch buyer and last but certainly not least our diamond and bridal buyer! Yes it take that many eyes and ears to bring our clients the best of the best! Stay tuned and I will report all of the great new finds upon our return!